as in prediction
a declaration that something will happen in the future
a prognostic of a global pandemic that turned out to be distressingly accurate
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Recent Examples of prognostic
What is contained in this prognostic are rules or instructions by which to predict the very season, day, and hour of death coming to one who is sick, by the signs that are here set down.
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David Treuer, Harper's Magazine, 26 Oct. 2021
The prognostics became official after the 76ers rookie point guard was examined by Dr. Ben Kibler at the Medical Director of the Shoulder Center of Kentucky on Sunday.
—Keith Pompey, Philly.com, 29 Oct. 2017
David Treuer, Harper's Magazine, 26 Oct. 2021
The prognostics became official after the 76ers rookie point guard was examined by Dr. Ben Kibler at the Medical Director of the Shoulder Center of Kentucky on Sunday.
—Keith Pompey, Philly.com, 29 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prognostic
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That would be either flat or slightly below where sales could end up this year, based on predictions.Jamie L. LaReau, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Prioritizing valid data improves prediction accuracy and boosts confidence in the resulting outcomes, enabling companies to make smarter, more informed decisions that drive results, spur growth and lead to business success.John Case, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Though Tuesday was expected to remain dry, more rain was in the forecast for Wednesday afternoon into Thursday evening.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Check Meteorologist Chris Tomer’s bi-weekly North America snow forecast here.Ramon Padilla, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Opposition becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy as Mercury and Saturn clash.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024
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Valya and her sister Tula (Olivia Williams) have high hopes for their new recruit, who Valya is convinced is part of the prophecy, but Sister Kasha, who’s mentored Ynez under Corrino, has been gripped by disturbing portents of things to come.Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
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“Prognostic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prognostic. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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